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Alabama Black Belt Civil Rights History & Oral Tradition Fellowship

Undergraduate research fellowship documenting oral histories of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights Movement, church organizing strategies, and civil rights preservation in Dallas County, Alabama.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 2.5 GPA in history, theology, or social sciences
English language proficiency: English fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Oral history project proposal
Recommendation letters: Two faculty letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $3,000 research stipend and archival transcription support
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by Selma Heritage Endowment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Selma University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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